General Cleaner - Amistad Elementary & Middle School

Owens Realty Services•New Haven, CT

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Cleaner performs custodial work at Amistad Elementary & Middle School, cleaning facility areas in accordance with industry standards. Typical duties include routine cleaning and sanitizing of offices, restrooms, lobbies, breakrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, and other spaces; collecting waste; vacuuming carpets; cleaning furnishings and surfaces; and replenishing restroom supplies. The position requires safe handling of cleaning equipment and materials, following infection-control and safety procedures, and reporting hazards to a supervisor. The cleaner is expected to maintain equipment and work areas, secure doors and windows as needed, and complete other assigned duties. This position is scheduled for 25 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 5 PM to 10 PM, at a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. The posting also states that the work schedule may be flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English.
Able to use common-sense understanding to follow provided instructions.
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma is preferred.
Six months of related experience is preferred.
Able to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check; employment is contingent on passing both.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.
Six months of related experience.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned tasks professionally and in a manner that reflects the Company's integrity.
Clean administrative offices, lobbies, breakrooms, lounges, corridors, bathrooms, elevators, and stairways.
Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and replenishing supplies.
Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings; move items only when directed by a supervisor.
Use safety poles for high dusting.
Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste, replace trash-can liners where applicable, and safely dispose of trash, breaking down heavy trash before lifting and dumping.
Clean telephones periodically with germicidal and cleaning disinfectants, if applicable.
Vacuum traffic areas and remove visible debris from carpets.
Clean light switches, doors, walls, modular furniture tops, blinds, tables, benches, chairs, stainless-steel elevators, escalators, water fountains, and sinks; remove cobwebs.
Secure work areas with safety signs when mopping or performing other potentially hazardous duties.
Lock and unlock doors and windows as necessary and turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.
Report to work on time in company uniform, with employee badge and black slip-resistant safety shoes.
Identify and report safety hazards to a supervisor or manager.
Follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and follow applicable bloodborne-pathogen procedures; clean bio-waste according to those procedures.
Follow infection-control practices, including hand-washing techniques.
Work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Keep cleaning carts attended and properly and safely replenished after each shift.
Keep custodial closets locked, ensure keys are signed in and out, and leave keys at the job site.
Keep hallways and pathways clear of carts, equipment, tools, and other trip hazards.
Clean equipment and materials at the end of each shift and leave them ready for use.
Complete additional duties as assigned.